Leakey – Rural Roundup: Leakey – Rural Resilience: Balancing Heritage and Growth
May 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rural Resilience: Balancing Heritage and Growth
How can a town adapt to external forces without losing its character? What does it look like to build resilient communities?
Join us to hear how groups in Real County are balancing heritage and growth: whether by protecting natural resources while preparing for a future with less reliable water, or promoting history while building new resources for health and recreation, come get inspired as we learn what works, what doesn’t, and what you can bring back to your own community.
Event Overview:
Leading in the Rural Hill Country – Rural Roundup Series – Leakey
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT
Location: The Springs Retreat, 692 S Evergreen St, Leakey, TX 78873
Free event – Space Limited- RSVP Required
Preview the Day:
We’ll spend the day learning what Leakey has to teach us about preparing for the future while protecting rural legacy. We’ll hear from community groups, elected officials, landowners, and business leaders, as well as going for a downtown walking tour. Join us for an inspiring day of programming and delicious lunch.
Guest speakers will include:
Garry Merritt, CEO – Great Springs Project
Shawn Gray, Real County Commissioner, Pct. 2
Judge Bella Rubio, Real County Judge
Gary Krause; Krause Ranch Owner
Jeff Carter; Leakey Friends of the Night Sky
David Hewitt, Executive Director – Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Jan Larsen, Songs on the Frio President
LeAnn Garrison-Sharp, Hill Country Adventures Owner
Patti Berkstresser, Keep it Real Beautiful
Attendance is free but will likely fill up fast! RSVP for free at https://bit.ly/LeakeyRoundup25